Evaluation of Targeted Injections of Ivermectin or Potassium Chloride for Euthanasia of Anesthetized Thorny Devil Stick Insects (Eurycantha calcarata)

Authors: Ashlyn C Heniff, Melinda A Gorges, Gregory A Lewbart, Julie A Balko

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Keywords: Eurycantha calcarata, euthanasia, insects, ivermectin, KCl, potassium chloride, thorny devil stick insect

2023

Precursors and aftermath of severe targeted aggression in captive cotton-top tamarins

Authors: Gabriele Schino, Carla Cherubini, Benedetta Pellegrini Quarantotti, Massimiliano Di Giovanni

Publication/Journal: Primates

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2023

Foraging enrichment affects behaviour and enclosure utilisation in captive male gelada Theropithecus gelada

Authors: Alice Hurley, Alison Cotton

Publication/Journal: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research

Keywords: enclosure use, enrichment, foraging, primate

2022

Caring for the horse in a cold climate—Reviewing principles for thermoregulation and horse preferences

Authors: Cecilie M Mejdell, Knut Egil Bøe, Grete HM Jørgensen

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: behaviour, blanket, equine, temperature, thermal comfort, welfare

2020

Effects of a light-colored cotton rug use on horse thermoregulation and behavior indicators of stress

Authors: Barbara Padalino, Jaymie Loy, Lesley Hawson, Hayley Randle

Publication/Journal: Journal of Veterinary Behavior

Keywords: cotton rug, equine, thermal stress, thermoregulation, welfare

2019

Gum feeder as environmental enrichment for zoo marmosets and tamarins

Authors: B. Regaiolli, C. Angelosante, G. Marliani, P. A. Accorsi, S. Vaglio, C. Spiezio

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: callitrichines, gum arabic, zoo primate welfare

2019

It’s in the bag: Corticosterone levels and behavioral responses of Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia sialis) vary with type of holding bag

Authors: Renee E. Carleton, Rachel M. Caldwell

Publication/Journal: Wilson Journal of Ornithology

Keywords: behavior, capture, corticosterone, eastern bluebird, holding bag, restraint, stress

2019

Preference for and behavioural response to environmental enrichment in a small population of sexually mature, commercial boars

Authors: L. V. Sirovica, M. Creamer, K. M. Horback

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, boar, commercial swine, environmental enrichment, single housing, stereotypic behaviour

2019

How long does it take? Reliable personality assessment based on common behaviour in cotton-top tamarins (Saguinus oedipus)

Authors: Michaela Masilkova, Alexander Weiss, Martina Konečná

Publication/Journal: Behavioural Processes

Keywords: animal personality, Behavioural observation, callitrichidae, consistency, Continuous focal recording

2018

Circadian rhythm of salivary cortisol secretion in female zoo-kept African elephants (Loxodonta africana)

Authors: Miguel Casares, Gema Silván, Maria Dolores Carbonell, Cati Gerique, Leticia Martinez-Fernandez, Sara Cáceres, Juan Carlos Illera

Publication/Journal: Zoo Biology

Keywords: adrenal activity, glucocorticoids, non-invasive monitoring, saliva, welfare

2016